Top Things to do in La Petite Cote
What to do and see in La Petite Cote, Thies Region: The Best Walking Tours
Discover the best top things to do in La Petite Cote, Senegal including Senegal and the Gambia 8 days 7 nights trip., Your professional Joal (the Shell Island) guide, All-inclusive all around Senegal, Joal-Fadiouth (the shellfish island), The weekly market in the bush, The bush market - Delta Saloum, Nguerigne Bird Park, The Fathala Reserve, South – East Senegal 9 Days, 5 days and 4 nights tour of senegal.
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1. Senegal and the Gambia 8 days 7 nights trip.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
we are a team with 13 years guiding experience, for Senegal and the Gambia, we would like to share our experience and hospitality with you please, please for any information contact our we are available any time, thank you for visiting our website.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By PieterdeN
It was hard to find an organisation that makes tours both through Senegal and Gambia. Triptours did a good job, but at the high end of the price rage for relatively cheap locations, unlike we are used to travelling in Asian countries. Realise that your guide should be bi-lingual (French and English) if you want to see both countries. The roads are surprisingly good, so your car can easily drive 100km/h. That is the good news. The bad news is that there is not much to see or do. And if you are at a location like Georgetown or Kuntaur, these are backwaters in the heat with minimal attractions. Anyhow, it was an interesting trip in an old (>12 years) car without airco. The guide, Alpha, was knowledgeable, but more up to date with Senegal than with Gambia. In general, all guides we have seen are more socialising than in Asia. They will f.i. share your meals. Make sure that you check Triptours' advise regarding hotels, you might find better alternatives, such as Sindola Safari Lodge (advisable) and Kinkeliba lodge in Mar Lodj. We finished in Mar Lodj, waiting for a flight out due to the corona crisis. Triptours proved helpful with information, but in the end we escaped with our regular flight after an interesting two weeks.
2. Your professional Joal (the Shell Island) guide
The twin village of Joal and Fadiout are about 110km south of Dakar at the end of tar road that runs along the coast. Joal the birth place of the first president ( Leopold Senghor) is on the mainland while Fadiout is on a small island reached by a long wooden bridge. The island of Fadiout is composed entirely of oyster and clam shell that have been deposited over the centuries. The village of Fadiout covers the island and everything is made of shells. They cover the maze of narrow streets and are embedded the walls of the houses. The centre has a definite charm. The citizens of Joal and Fadiout are rightly proud of their religions tolerance. Christians and muslims live in harmony there, with Fadiout’s shrines to the virgin Mary and large church complemented by an equally large Mosque. The overall feel is one of harmony , and Fadiout has a very relaxed atmosphere. A huge ancient shell mound is reached by another woden bridge and is home to both a Christian and muslim cemetery.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch
Exclusions: breakfast, diner, accommodation and alcohol
Reviewed By josephsQ3998UY
Eric was an amazing guide! I highly recommend him, as he was super friendly and great company on our excursion to Bandia Reserve. I recommend that you reach out to him first before booking as he offers highly customizable experiences that will meet your needs and wants during your visit to Dakar. One of many highlights was after tasting the monkey bread fruit from the Baobab tree, on our way back he purchased us a bottle of the juice. I wish we had more time to take in the rest of the city and surrounding area with him, as he was able to tell us a out each building as we drove through the city to the reserve. Thank you Eric for providing us a wonderful excursion!
3. All-inclusive all around Senegal
You deserve to relax and take a full break from your daily routines. Make the choice to live a lifetime experience with many unforgettable memories in Senegal. Senegal Connect makes sure you get on vacationing as soon as you arrive. Time is your most valuable asset when you are on vacation. We ensure you fully immerse in a relaxing, fun, reliable and exciting getaway while enjoying the delicious, organic, Senegalese cuisine. Our team is made of English speaking locals, who are familiar with Senegal. We make sure you know what to expect. Stress has been banned from Senegal Connect. Our vacations are All-Inclusive, we've different packages for different needs. Pick the right package for you. You deserve it.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Drinks: No alcoholic drinks included, Trilingual guides: English, French and Wolof, All attraction passes, All-inclusive: your stay, meals, drinks (non-alcoholic), activities and entertainments are included.
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4. Joal-Fadiouth (the shellfish island)
Fadiouth Island with its houses built in seashells, The attics on stilts, The mixed cemetery (Catholic-Muslim).
Inclusions: Transportation, entry taxes
Exclusions: Meals, tip for guide, personal expenses
5. The weekly market in the bush
visit to a typical local market Immersion, contact with the local population Possibility to buy local products at a lower cost.
Inclusions: Return transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, local guide
Exclusions: Meals, personal expenses, tips.
6. The bush market - Delta Saloum
Visit a local bush market. Canoe trip in the Saloum delta. Picnic lunch on a deserted beach. Observation of migratory birds.
Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation, canoe trip in the Sine Saloum delta, picnic lunch
Exclusions: Drinks, personal expenses, tips.
7. Nguerigne Bird Park
The visit of the park. The discovery of a variety of birds in cages or free. Discovery of several parrots from Africa.
Inclusions: Park entrance fee, guided tour, round trip transportation
Exclusions: Meals, drinks, personal expenses, tips.
8. The Fathala Reserve
On this 2-day excursion, enjoy a safari in the Fathala reserve, a walk with the lions and a night at the lodge in the heart of the savannah.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Overnight at Fathala lodge, meals, walk with lions or safari
Exclusions: Personal expenses, drinks, tips.
9. South – East Senegal 9 Days
Explore the Southern and Eastern part of Senegal in 9 Days. Visit the cathedral, the market place, the sacred baobab tree etc.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure, Round-trip airport/hotel transfers, Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties, Transportation in private vehicle, Experienced cultural tour guide, Admission to listed sites, Assistance with visa application
Exclusions: Visas and international Flights, Travel insurance, Meals not listed, Personal expenses
10. 5 days and 4 nights tour of senegal
Trip tour Senegal is the best guiding service for Senegal and the Gambia, we are a team with 13 years guiding service experience, we know Senegal and the Gambia very well, we would like to share our experience and hospitality with you, please for more information contact us.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast
Exclusions: Lunches drinks tip
Reviewed By nicoletP9386BA
We had Mika Guisse as our tour guide during our entire 2021 Senegal and The Gambia trip. He was magnificent. He is so knowledgeable, patient and informative. He made sure our group got to experience so much more than what we would have on our own or with another tour guide. He got us to Goree Island, Kunta Kinteh Island, a Fulani Village where we were welcomed and got to meet the Chief, The Museum of Black Civilization, The Renaissance Monument, Senegalese wrestling, ATV riding and so much more. He even took us to the clinic to get our mandatory COVID-19 test which was needed to travel between Senegal and The Gambia and then back to the clinic to get the test again which was needed to travel back to the US. And the cost for the test was so inexpensive, we really got a bargain. He also took us to the marketplace to do some last minute shopping before our flights back home. We felt so safe with Mika because everywhere we went, everyone knew and respected him. Our group nicknamed Mika the Mayor of Dakar. Any questions you have about anything in Senegal or The Gambia, Mika is the best person for answers. Do yourself a favor and book with Mika and his team.
